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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
the company is claiming that there will be huge financial rewards for enterprising sales representatives
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as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
enterprising people of vision were responsible for the boom in technological industries
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Recent Examples of enterprising
Willer works for an enterprising petroleum engineer turned financier named Adam Ferrari who founded his Phoenix Capital Group in 2019.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
An enterprising boy makes money throwing wild high school parties.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
The stars: Reese, formerly The Bayou Barbie, powered the Tigers to a national basketball championship in 2023, built an enterprising national brand and was a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
An enterprising team of political consultants and software engineers can already create a compelling digital candidate by combining deepfake technology and a large language model.
—Robert Moran, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
An enterprising boy makes money throwing wild high school parties.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
The stars: Reese, formerly The Bayou Barbie, powered the Tigers to a national basketball championship in 2023, built an enterprising national brand and was a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Chicago Sky.
—Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 15 Aug. 2024
An enterprising team of political consultants and software engineers can already create a compelling digital candidate by combining deepfake technology and a large language model.
—Robert Moran, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enterprising
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Kristin talks with peers, peers’ parents, and every staff member, explaining how the dog is trained, how to behave around it, and soothing any worries regarding potential aggressive actions.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Atlanta’s aggressive defense disrupted the Knicks’ rhythm early and often.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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An inquisitive, adventurous spirit appears to be the special sauce as long as it’s channeled and catalyzed in a healthy way.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Then my friend Kevin and I did an adventurous run/hike up Pyramid Buttes this September, and there was so much goddamn deadfall.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 14 Dec. 2024
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Given that circumstance, Katz said, an ambitious institution such as Williams College, located in a tiny town in Massachusetts three hours from Boston and New York City, has no choice but to hire partners to compete for the best faculty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Concord was PlayStation's ambitious triple-A hero shooter that never lived long enough to amass a large player base.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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More recently, on October 26, 2024, Israel executed its most daring suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses since Mole Cricket 19, carried out over a greater distance and against more targets than the sole target of Operation Opera.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Bridging the hoedown and the ballroom, Beyoncé alternates between angelic croons and fierce commands over a thumping bassline and a springy acoustic guitar.Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
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With his reputation and legacy on the line, Jay-Z is in for a fierce fight.Molly McPherson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Enterprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enterprising. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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